
From Montana to Michigan: These States Are Giving Residents Tax Cuts Amid Cash Surpluses
necn.com > news > national-international..., according to a recent report by The Pew Charitable Trusts.... ...Just six months after passing what was billed as the largest tax cut in Missouri history, the Republican-led state House voted Tuesday for an even... ..."This extraordinary chapter in state finances appears to be coming to an end," said Justin Theal, an officer with Pew's State Fiscal Policy Project... ...South Dakota Gov....

Michigan GOP faces backlash for comparing gun bills to Holocaust
nbcnews.com > politics > politics-news...Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who last month announced a Senate bid, urged the party to delete and apologize for the tweet, which she said ignorantly... ...Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., called the posts "inexcusable."... ...Matt Brooks, the chief executive of the Washington-based Republican Jewish Coalition, called the posts "absolutely inappropriate and offensive" and... ...Kristina Karamo, the Michigan Republican chair, defended the posts in a statement....

Michigan coach Naurato joins "NHL Draft Class" podcast
nhl.com > news...step right into an NHL lineup next season, according to Michigan coach Brandon Naurato.... ...Michigan coach Naurato joins "NHL Draft Class" podcast. Discusses top prospect Fantilli, NCAA Tournament in latest episode.... ...He was named one of the 10 candidates for the Hobey Baker Award presented annually to the top NCAA men's hockey player.... ...Fantilli (6-foot-2, 195 pounds) is No. 2 on NHL Central Scouting's midterm ranking of North American skaters presented by BioSteel....

Trump's potential arrest inspires Michigan protest, hardens support
mlive.com > public-interest...As the former Republican president mobilizes his defenders ahead of a possible arrest or indictment from the Manhattan District Attorney, about two-dozen... ...LIVONIA, MI -- Michigan's most loyal supporters of Donald Trump are heeding his call....

Michigan top health official: Reports from inside Wayne juvenile jail "highly concerning"
yahoo.com > lifestyle...of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, told the Free Press on Wednesday.... ..."We absolutely have some concerns after our staff were able to be on-site 24 hours a day starting at the end of last week," Elizabeth Hertel, director... ...On Tuesday night, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans announced he has declared a public health state of emergency at the facility, saying the step... ..."We are relying on Wayne County to run the facility in the way that they have committed to running it," Hertel said....

Cat fight: Michigan TikTok influencer and Muskegon shelter battling over $900 cat
mlive.com > news > grand-rapids...GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- An animal shelter is facing backlash stemming from a dispute with a West Michigan social media influencer who has posted a series... ..."I found the one cat in West Michigan that is $900," Mitchell says in a video prior to adoption.... ...Noah Project Director Mashele Garrett-Arndt told MLive Tuesday, March 21 that Mitchell isn't telling the truth about the situation.... ..."In all honesty, I didn't have the most intelligent vetting process on my end, I wanted a little furry animal," Mitchell told MLive/The Grand Rapids...

Residents call for more homeless supports in Grand Rapids meeting on public safety
mlive.com > news > grand-rapids...Residents call for more homeless supports in Grand Rapids meeting on public safety.... ...Around 80 residents gathered Wednesday, March 22, at the Grand Rapids Public Library's Main Library to share their concerns around public safety... ...said Grand Rapids Deputy City Manager Kate Berens.... ...homeless support, and decide whether to recommend the Grand Rapids City Commission do more to make people feel safer in the city....

'Information is power': Air quality monitors coming to southeast side of Grand Rapids
wzzm13.com > article > news > local...GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- A nearly $10 million dollar grant is being invested in the Grand Rapids southeast side to help promote air quality and health... ...Air quality monitors coming to southeast side of Grand Rapids.... ...At Sixth Street Park in Grand Rapids, you may have noticed a small air quality monitor attached to a light pole.... ...The $9-million grant was awarded by the Environmental Justice Data Fund, created and seeded by Google.org....

Michigan GOP slammed for comparing gun reform to Holocaust
cbsnews.com > minnesota > news...Elissa Slotkin, who is Jewish, wrote on Twitter in response.... ...The Michigan Republican Party has received backlash from political leaders on both sides of the aisle for posts on social media Wednesday that compared... ...Matt Brooks, chief executive of the Republican Jewish Coalition, responded to the Twitter post, saying it "is absolutely inappropriate and offensive... ...Recently-elected Michigan GOP chairwoman Kristina Karamo wrote on Twitter that the state party "stands by our statement" and added that the Democratic...

Michigan State women's basketball starter Matilda Ekh in transfer portal
yahoo.com > news...Sophomore Matilda Ekh, who has been a fixture in the Spartans" starting lineup the last two seasons, has decided to explore her options and put her... ...Ekh's entrance in the portal comes after coach Suzy Merchant stepped down last week as part of a mutual decision with the school.... ...She has been the Spartans" second-leading scorer the last two seasons, averaging 11.8 points as both a freshman and sophomore....